BNS · Section 118 · Chapter VI — OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY

Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means

Old-law correspondence

IPC Section 326 — Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons

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For the binding statutory text of BNS Section 118, refer to the Gazette of India or the India Code official website.

Why this matters

BNS Section 118 forms part of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita which replaced the Indian Penal Code 1860 on 1 July 2024. Any new filing, FIR, charge sheet, or bail application made on or after that date should cite the new section number. References to the old act in legacy documents remain valid for matters that arose before the changeover.